Credo! Catholic Truth in an Age of Relativism

Here is the homily I gave for the  25th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the first in the series, "Listen Up." So often we have pre-conceived notions about the message Jesus gives. What we need to do today is to listen to what Jesus actually wants of us.  To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/867550156 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://Y...

Here is the homily I gave for the  24th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the final in the series, "Live for the Lord." Jesus tells St. Peter that he needs to always ready to forgive. All of us need to work at forgiveness, both when someone seeks to forgive us, and when we need to forgive another. In that way we can truly Live for the Lord. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/86527...

Here is the homily I gave for Friday of the  20th week in Ordinary Time . This homily was given at St. James' Church in Medjugorje. Please note that the audio quality was corrected as best it could be.

Here is the homily I gave for the  20th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This homily is the final in the series, "Seeing is Believing." So many in our world today want to see a miracle before they will believe. But as believers, we know that Faith comes first. Like the Canaanite woman in the Gospel, great Faith comes first, then we see the miracles. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/856...

Here is the homily I gave for the  19th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the second in the series, "Seeing is Believing." Miracles do happen and as believers, we should be the miracles others see in the world. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/854131796 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://faceboo...

Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Transfiguration. This homily begins a series entitled, "Seeing is Believing." For many people today, they refuse to believe in anything they cannot see with their own eyes. This trend has lead to an increase in the number of "nones" who claim to have no faith at all. As believers, we must work at being the Transfigured Christ for t...

Here is the homily I gave for the  17th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the last in the series, "Your Servant is Listening." We live in a world in which information is preferred of Wisdom and Prudence. As Christians today, we must strive to listen more closely to the Voice of God and follow His Will. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/849888104 You can also follow me on: Vimeo -...

Here is the homily I gave for the  16th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This homily is the second in the series, "Your Servant is Listening." In a world filled with noise and conflicting messages, Christians must work even harder to listen to the Voice of God. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/847651536 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://You...

Here is the homily I gave for the  15th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the first of a three part series entitled, "Your Servant is Listening." So many today fail to listen to God due to all the worries and cares in their lives. Jesus wants us to be rich and fertile soil that hears the Word of God and lives by it daily. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/841672458 You can also f...

What do you do when someone comes to you, knowing you are a good practicing Catholic, and mentions a sinful situation in which they are going to engage? For instance, many couples may ask a priest to bless them as they are preparing to go to and In Vitro Fertilization clinic. In that instance, we are to love the sinner, but we should also warn the sinner we love. Randi Hochenberger joins me to dis...

Here is the homily I gave for the  14th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the last in the series, "I Chose You." Jesus calls us to bring our burden of Sin to Him and accept the Yoke of the Cross. The Freedom Christ offers is the freedom from Sin. Go to Him with your burden of Sin and He will give you rest. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/843624634 You can also follow me on: Vim...

Here is the homily I gave for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "I Chose You." Being a Christian is about having a relationship with Jesus Christ. He is the One Who chose you and we need to start acting, living, and praying like those who are chosen. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/841672458 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/f...

Apparently the discussion regarding applause at Mass is a sensitive topic. There are many who say that they respect my opinion on this matter, which is not the point. The question on hand is what is the essence of the Mass and does applauding a human achievement fulfill that essence? You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - htt...

Here is the homily I gave for the  12th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the second in a four part series entitled, "I Chose You." Of all the conversion stories we read in the lives of the saints, St. Paul stands out. Going from someone who persecuted Christians to the one who proclaims Christ as Savior is a powerful witness. Clearly, once he realized he was chosen by God, his life was...

Here is the homily I gave for the  11th Sunday in Ordinary Tim e. This is the first in the series, "I Chose You." So often we forget that it was God Who chose us, and not the other way around. It is time for Catholics to become active rather than passive participants in the spreading of the Good News. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/837224882 You can also follow me on: Vimeo -...

Here is the homily I gave for the  Solemnity of Corpus Christi . This is the final homily in the series, "Help My Unbelief." With the diminishing belief in the Eucharist, Catholics truly need to say to Jesus, "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!" To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/835216426 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://Yo...

Here is the homily I gave for the  Solemnity of Pentecost . This is part of a mini-series entitled, "Help My Unbelief." As Christians, we need to be working for Unity in a world plagued by division. The Holy Spirit was given to us in order to heal divisions and forgive sins. We must all do our part to grow in Faith each day. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/830887645 You can als...

For many years evangelization was relegated to priests and religious. Generally speaking, the lay faithful we just expected to sit in the pews and be quiet. However, from the beginning of the Church, every member was expected to share the Good News. As a lay person, you should share the Faith with others and invite them to come to Christ in His Church. Most people who return to the practice of the...

Here is the homily I gave for the  7th Sunday of Easter . This homily is the last in the series, "Quo Vadis". We all agree that we want to go to Heaven at the end of our lives, but rarely do we lives as if that were the case. We must always remember the journey is the destiny and the destiny informs the journey. Check to see what path you are on to find out where you will end up at the e...

Here is the homily I gave for Ascension Thursday. As Jesus ascends to heaven, He give us hope that we will follow where He goes before us. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/828000809 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd

Among my pet peeves are those who presume a deceased loved one is in Heaven. So many wish deceased loved ones "Happy Birthday in Heaven", which indicates they presume the person went straight to Heaven. The result is that so many no longer pray for the deceased. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://faceboo...

Here is the homily I gave for the  6th Sunday of Easter . This is the third in the series, "Quo Vadis." One of the difficulties we have following the Lord has to do with our prayer. If we are filled with pride when we pray, we cannot hear the Voice of God. Pray each day to grow in humility. To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/826679063 You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vim...

Here is the homily I gave for the  5th Sunday of Easter . This is the second in the series, "Quo Vadis". One of the most important things we must do as believers is to follow the way established by Christ. So many today have watered down the Faith and we need to recapture our individual destinies. Ask Jesus to show you the way... #frpeterd To view this on video - https://vimeo.com/824547...

Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Easter. This homily begins the series, "Quo Vadis". As we read the beginning of the discourse known as The Good Shepherd Discourse from the Gospel of St. John, we are called to follow the Good Shepherd. For this reason, we should ask the Lord where He is going and make sure we follow Him until the end. #frpeterd To view this on video - http...

Here is the homily I gave for the  3rd Sunday of Easter . This is the third in the series, "Were You There." So often we put our faith aside because we have not see with our own eyes. We were not there and struggle believing the Truth of the Resurrection. So often we continue to carry our core wounds, that only make Faith that much more difficult. Yet we are THERE at every Eucharistic ce...